POPULARITY
Fiscal Irresponsibility, the Cost of Debt, and the Loss of Welfare Reform Lessons Veronique De Rugy of the Mercatus Center criticized Washington's fiscal irresponsibility and the mounting cost of debt, arguing that enormous deficits create an anti-growth drag on the economy. She noted that failing to cut spending is a future tax hike. De Rugy lamented the loss of lessons from the 1996 welfare reform, which showed that work requirements reduced poverty, as politicians now prioritize spending checks over fiscal prudence.D 1937
CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE HAMAS DEAL... BARCELONA 1899 10-9-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 The Genesis of Hamas, the Failure of "Land for Peace," and Theological Jihad Cliff May discussed the failure of the "land for peace" policy following Israel's 2005 withdrawal from Gaza and the violent takeover by Hamas. Hamas, representing the Muslim Brotherhood and born from theological jihad, views its mission as the destruction of Israel to establish an emirate. May emphasized that any cessation of hostilities is merely a hudna (truce), used by Hamas to rebuild for future battles, not a lasting peace. 915-930 Javier Milei's Dilemma: Midterms, the Wobbling Peso, and the Push for Dollarization Mary Anastasia O'Grady analyzed Argentinian President Javier Milei's economic and political dilemma as he faces midterms with a wobbling peso leading up to the October 26th elections. The peso is suffering due to fears that the opposition Peronist coalition will block Milei's reforms. O'Grady advocated for dollarization as the solution to stabilize the currency, reduce interest rates, and impose fiscal discipline on reckless spending. Powerful financial special interests prefer the status quo of an unanchored peso. 930-945 The Valdai Conference, Russia's Global South Strategy, and Warnings to the West Anatol Lieven discussed the Valdai conference in Sochi, where President Putin projected confidence but issued stark warnings against the US providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and Europeans committing "piracy" by seizing Russian cargos. Attendees focused on the BRICS group and the Global South as Russia pursues alternative alliances. Russians express disappointment in Donald Trump's failure to deliver peace and worry about the war's slow progress. The conflict is fundamentally viewed by Russians as a struggle with NATO. 945-1000 The Valdai Conference, Russia's Global South Strategy, and Warnings to the West Anatol Lieven discussed the Valdai conference in Sochi, where President Putin projected confidence but issued stark warnings against the US providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and Europeans committing "piracy" by seizing Russian cargos. Attendees focused on the BRICS group and the Global South as Russia pursues alternative alliances. Russians express disappointment in Donald Trump's failure to deliver peace and worry about the war's slow progress. The conflict is fundamentally viewed by Russians as a struggle with NATO. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 US Military Posturing, Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles, and Instability in the Americas Professor Evan Ellis analyzed President Trump's escalating military posturing and actions against drug cartels, particularly impacting the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro and the Cartel de Los Soles. Senate members raised constitutional concerns over the use of military force. Ellis also examined political resistance to Argentinian President Javier Milei's austerity measures amid broader instability in the Americas, and noted positive strategic movements toward improved relationships with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazil's Lula da Silva. 1015-1030 US Military Posturing, Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles, and Instability in the Americas Professor Evan Ellis analyzed President Trump's escalating military posturing and actions against drug cartels, particularly impacting the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro and the Cartel de Los Soles. Senate members raised constitutional concerns over the use of military force. Ellis also examined political resistance to Argentinian President Javier Milei's austerity measures amid broader instability in the Americas, and noted positive strategic movements toward improved relationships with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazil's Lula da Silva. 1030-1045 US Military Posturing, Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles, and Instability in the Americas Professor Evan Ellis analyzed President Trump's escalating military posturing and actions against drug cartels, particularly impacting the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro and the Cartel de Los Soles. Senate members raised constitutional concerns over the use of military force. Ellis also examined political resistance to Argentinian President Javier Milei's austerity measures amid broader instability in the Americas, and noted positive strategic movements toward improved relationships with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazil's Lula da Silva. 1045-1100 US Military Posturing, Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles, and Instability in the Americas Professor Evan Ellis analyzed President Trump's escalating military posturing and actions against drug cartels, particularly impacting the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro and the Cartel de Los Soles. Senate members raised constitutional concerns over the use of military force. Ellis also examined political resistance to Argentinian President Javier Milei's austerity measures amid broader instability in the Americas, and noted positive strategic movements toward improved relationships with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazil's Lula da Silva. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Marcus Tullius Cicero's Rise, Corruption Trials, and the Catiline Conspiracy Professor Josiah Osgood profiled the Roman "new man" orator Marcus Tullius Cicero and his dramatic rise through corruption trials and political intrigue. Cicero established his career by solving the murder case of Roscius and prosecuting corrupt Sicilian governor Verres for theft. His career climaxed with the suppression of the Catiline Conspiracy, elevating him as a patriot. However, Cicero made a grave political error by executing conspirators without trial, a move opposed by Julius Caesar. 1115-1130 Marcus Tullius Cicero's Rise, Corruption Trials, and the Catiline Conspiracy Professor Josiah Osgood profiled the Roman "new man" orator Marcus Tullius Cicero and his dramatic rise through corruption trials and political intrigue. Cicero established his career by solving the murder case of Roscius and prosecuting corrupt Sicilian governor Verres for theft. His career climaxed with the suppression of the Catiline Conspiracy, elevating him as a patriot. However, Cicero made a grave political error by executing conspirators without trial, a move opposed by Julius Caesar. 1130-1145 Marcus Tullius Cicero's Rise, Corruption Trials, and the Catiline Conspiracy Professor Josiah Osgood profiled the Roman "new man" orator Marcus Tullius Cicero and his dramatic rise through corruption trials and political intrigue. Cicero established his career by solving the murder case of Roscius and prosecuting corrupt Sicilian governor Verres for theft. His career climaxed with the suppression of the Catiline Conspiracy, elevating him as a patriot. However, Cicero made a grave political error by executing conspirators without trial, a move opposed by Julius Caesar. 1145-1200 Marcus Tullius Cicero's Rise, Corruption Trials, and the Catiline Conspiracy Professor Josiah Osgood profiled the Roman "new man" orator Marcus Tullius Cicero and his dramatic rise through corruption trials and political intrigue. Cicero established his career by solving the murder case of Roscius and prosecuting corrupt Sicilian governor Verres for theft. His career climaxed with the suppression of the Catiline Conspiracy, elevating him as a patriot. However, Cicero made a grave political error by executing conspirators without trial, a move opposed by Julius Caesar. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Fiscal Irresponsibility, the Cost of Debt, and the Loss of Welfare Reform Lessons Veronique De Rugy of the Mercatus Center criticized Washington's fiscal irresponsibility and the mounting cost of debt, arguing that enormous deficits create an anti-growth drag on the economy. She noted that failing to cut spending is a future tax hike. De Rugy lamented the loss of lessons from the 1996 welfare reform, which showed that work requirements reduced poverty, as politicians now prioritize spending checks over fiscal prudence.D 1215-1230 Deepseek's AI Claims, Huawei's Chip Ambitions, and US/China Tech Competition Chris Riegel analyzed the escalating tech competition between the US and China, focusing on Chinese AI firm Deepseek and noting its claims of superiority were potentially misleading due to non-transparency and reliance on Nvidia technology. He discussed Huawei's chip fabrication efforts and ambitions, concluding that US sanctions, particularly restricting ASML tools, keep China one to one and a half generations behind. The US scale advantage, exemplified by investments like Colossus, remains significant in the AI competition. 1230-1245 The Artemis Program, the New Space Race with China, and the Role of Elon Musk Mark Whittington discussed the Artemis program and the new space race with China, emphasizing that the US is driven back to the moon by competition with the People's Republic of China. The moon is viewed as a source for mining and a refueling stepping stone to Mars, with Elon Musk's SpaceX playing a central role. Co-host David Livingston questioned the engineering challenge of SpaceX's Starship and life support systems for Mars. The program's sustainability depends on phasing out the costly, expendable Space Launch System (SLS). 1245-100 AM The Artemis Program, the New Space Race with China, and the Role of Elon Musk Mark Whittington discussed the Artemis program and the new space race with China, emphasizing that the US is driven back to the moon by competition with the People's Republic of China. The moon is viewed as a source for mining and a refueling stepping stone to Mars, with Elon Musk's SpaceX playing a central role. Co-host David Livingston questioned the engineering challenge of SpaceX's Starship and life support systems for Mars. The program's sustainability depends on phasing out the costly, expendable Space Launch System (SLS).
Invité : - François de Rugy, ancien Président de l'Assemblée Nationale Chroniqueurs : - Louis de Raguenel, journaliste politique Europe 1 - Véronique Jacquier, journaliste - Paul Amar, journaliste Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Invités : - François De Rugy, ancien Président de l'Assemblée Nationale - Paul Amar, journaliste - Louis de Raguenel, journaliste politique Europe 1 Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Invités : - Louis de Raguenel , journaliste politique Europe 1 - François de Rugy, ancien Président de l'Assemblée Nationale - Paul Amar, journaliste Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
HEADLINE: Cutting Spending and Lost Lessons of '96 Welfare Reform GUEST NAME: Veronique de RugySUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Veronique de Rugy about evidence showing that increased healthcare spending may worsen outcomes. She highlights the 1996 welfare reform, which included work requirements and effectively reduced child poverty and welfare dependence. She argues that the understanding that cutting spending is key to a healthier country is now being lost, as some politicians push for policies creating disincentives to work.
HEADLINE: US Fiscal Crisis and the Politics of Debt GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Veronique de Rugy about the federal budget impasse and America's escalating debt crisis. The government has been operating solely on borrowed money since September 21, adding $2 trillion annually to the debt. Both parties avoid addressing fundamental fiscal problems through continuing resolutions that extend previous spending levels. Republicans claim fiscal responsibility while adding to the debt, and Democrats leverage shutdown threats to expand Obamacare subsidies. De Rugy argues that only entitlement reform of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security can solve the crisis, along with ending private sector subsidies and reducing federal involvement in state affairs
HEADLINE: US Fiscal Crisis and the Politics of Debt GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Veronique de Rugy about the federal budget impasse and America's escalating debt crisis. The government has been operating solely on borrowed money since September 21, adding $2 trillion annually to the debt. Both parties avoid addressing fundamental fiscal problems through continuing resolutions that extend previous spending levels. Republicans claim fiscal responsibility while adding to the debt, and Democrats leverage shutdown threats to expand Obamacare subsidies. De Rugy argues that only entitlement reform of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security can solve the crisis, along with ending private sector subsidies and reducing federal involvement in state affairs. 1870 NEW ORLEANS
Veronique de Rugy defines industrial policy as central planning using subsidies and tariffs to shape the economy. She argues the US already succeeds best through limited government and free trade principles. 1887
Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center questions the need for US industrial policy, arguing that the existing system of limited government and free trade, which produces unparalleled tech and wealth, is already superior. 1790 ADAM SMITH
HEADLINE: US Industrial Policy Criticized as Ad-Hoc State Capitalism GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: Veronique de Rugy analyzes government support for Intel and Nvidia's investment as state capitalism, distinct from cronyism. She criticizes government intervention, predicting poor outcomes when businesses operate under political pressure. The Trump administration's industrial policy lacks clear philosophy, creating uncertainty that could "kill investments" through unpredictable, reversible decisions. 1941
PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Veronique de Rugy about the Trump administration's inconsistent industrial policy. De Rugy explains it's transactional, based on "deal-by-deal" decisions, not a clear philosophy. She notes the logic is hard to follow, as it's not consistently about fighting China or semiconductors, citing Nvidia's sales to China. 1907 NYSE
Veronique de Rugy critiques US tax "carveouts," identifying them as inefficient special interest deductions that often fail to incentivize desired behaviors, citing employer health insurance and mortgage interest deductions. While a flat tax would streamline the system and boost economic growth by focusing on consumption, de Rugy emphasizes that no tax system alone can resolve the severe US debt crisis; crucial reforms to Social Security and Medicare are indispensable. 1870 SIEGE OF PARIS
PREVIEW:De Rugy: Veronique de Rugy explains a flat tax wouldn't solve the severe US debt problem, which is worse than taxes alone can fix. Reforming Social Security and Medicare is crucial. MORE LATER. 1960
• Guest Name: Veronique de Rugy • Affiliation: Mercatus Center • Summary: Veronique de Rugy strongly critiques the proposal for a US sovereign wealth fund, arguing it's a poor idea given the US's high debt-to-GDP ratio and existing budget deficits. She contends that borrowing to invest would be fiscally unsound and would lead to "cronyism on steroids," as government investment decisions are driven by political priorities rather than viable market opportunities, unlike private sector investments. 1910 JUNEAU ALASKA
Market: The Fed and stability. Veronique De Rugy, Mercatus 1945 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Preview: Federal Reserve. Colleague Veronique de Rugy comments on the likely necessity of the Federal Reserve being called to stabilize the country by lowering rates to offset the uncollectable debt from unrestrained spending. More later. 1917
Preview: Tariffs. Colleague Veronique de Rugy remarks how tariffs are inefficient and more distortive than corporate taxes. More later. 1907 NYSE
Market: Tariffs fail. Veronique de Rugy 1870 CASTLE GARDEN
Market: Climate and the predicted apocalypse. Veronique de Rugy, Mercatus Center 1958
NEW Fed choice. Veronique de Rugy 1936 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Markets: Taxes are not an answer, higher or lower. Veronique de Rugy, MERCATUS CENTER, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 1941 LUZERNE COUNTY, PA.
PREVIEW: FEDERAL RESERVE Colleague Veronique de Rugy comments that the Trump administration will undermine market confidence if the Fed chair is forced out. [MORE] 1917 FED BOARD
CONGRESS: CUTTING ENERGY SUBSIDIES VERONIQUE DE RUGY APRIL 1957
CONGRESS:; HSA GROWING. VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS CENTER, GEORGE MAASON UNIVERSITY 1951 NEWARK NJ
CONGRESS: GOOD BAD UGLY OF THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, NOW ACT. VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS CENTER, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY. 1892 SCOTUS
CONGRESS: GOOD BAD UGLY OF THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL NOW ACT. VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS CONTINUED 1907 NYSE
PREVIEW BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL: Colleague Veronique de Rugy comments on how Congress cannot dissolve the debt because it cannot solve spending. More. 1937
durée : 00:06:10 - La Terre au carré - par : Mathieu Vidard - Dans les dix dernières minutes de l'émission, Théo Mouraby de Vert le média donne des nouvelles de François de Rugy au travers de son enquête, ainsi que vos messages laissés sur le répondeur de l'émission. - réalisé par : Jérôme BOULET
GOP: FEARFULOF ENTITLEMENTS. VERONIQUE DE RUGY 1903
PREVIEW: Colleague Veronique de Rugy comments on the inadequacies and worse of the big beautiful bill in reconciliation. More.. 1918
GOP: DISAPPOINTING TAX AND SPEND BILL. VERONIQUE DE RUGY 1903
POTUS: DISAPPOINTING BUDGET. VERONIQUE DE RUGY
Preview: Colleague Veronique de Rugy recommends a tax plan that does not penalize savings as the current confusing and special interest laden regime. More later. 1940 THE GREAT DICTATOR
#tTARIFF AND TAXES. VERONIQUE DE RUGY 1930 MOTT STREET
"Colleague Veronique de Rugy of Mercatus Center answers the inquiry, do higher tariffs drive inflation? The starting answer is, tariffs are a tax on us. More later." 1963 NYSE
#MRMARKET: TARIFFS COST MANUFACTURING JOBS. VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS
PREVIEW: Colleague Veronique de Rugy comments on how the tariffs on inputs needed for manufacturing in America will lead to job reduction. More later. 1920 LA
TARIFFS. EXPENSIVE . VERONIQUE DE RUGY MERCATUS CENTER. 1895 NYC
PREVIEW: Colleague Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center comments that tariffs make manufacturing in America more expensive for producer and consumer. More later. SEPTEMBER 1954
.#POTUS: EXITING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS 1905 NORMAL SCHOOL, LA
#TARIFFS: NO USEFULNESS.. VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS 1908 NYSE
DOGE: WHAT WOULD MILTON FRIEDMAN DO? VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS CENTER. 1863 THIRD AVENUE: PEAR TREE PLANTED 1647
#DOGE IN DC: WHAT CONGRESS MUST DO. VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS CENTER DC 1834
Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, February 17, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country. Talking Points Memo: Bill breaks down the truth about wasteful government spending, detailing where funds have been misused and where they have not been allocated. Dr. Veronique de Rugy joins the No Spin News to discuss Donald Trump and Elon Musk's cost-cutting plans and opines on whether it's a mistake for Democrats to oppose Musk. A new poll shows Kamala Harris is the Democratic front-runner for California Governor. CBS's Margaret Brennan is facing backlash over her reaction to VP Vance's Munich speech. This Day in History: The House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, making Jefferson president and Burr vice president. Final Thought: Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special. In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, The Pope vs. The Founding Fathers Stand out from the crowd with our NEW Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! For a limited time, get Bill O'Reilly's bestselling The United States of Trump and a No Spin Mug for only $39.95. Get Bill's latest book, CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, out NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#MRMARKET: DOGE ISN'T SUFFICIENT FOR THE DEBT. VERONIQUE DE RUGY, MERCATUS 1834 https://www.creators.com/read/veronique-de-rugy/02/25/the-upside-risks-and-limits-of-doge
DOGE: Fraud and error payments in entitlements. Veronique De Rugy https://www.creators.com/read/veronique-de-rugy/02/25/personnel-is-policy-hassett-brings-fiscal-responsibility-to-the-white-house#google_vignette 1901 UNCLE SAM AND W. MCKINLEY
PREVIEW - EU TAXATION Colleague Veronique de Rugy explains why the EU's favorite tax vehicle, the VAT, is not the same as a tariff. More details later. 1884 BRUSSELS
MrMrket: All eyes on the contested 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Veronique De Rugy, Mercatus Center 1914 Bankers
Preview: Colleague Veronique De Rugy (Mercatus Center) on the Challenge of Extending 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act Without Increasing Federal Debt. More Later. 1896